In Round 4 of the Central Coast Rugby Union competition on May 6, the match of the day at The Haven Oval saw Terrigal defeat Warnervale 35-14.
The teams were neck-and-neck in the first 40 minutes of the game, going into half-time at seven-all, with one try apiece.
The second half was a little different.
Terrigal was able to post four further tries in the second half to go on to secure the victory.
Two of these tries were scored while Warnervale had two players in the sin bin and allowed Terrigal to take control in the match.
Warnervale did respond with a late try but it was all too late.
Best players for Terrigal were five-eight Adam Danckert, halfback Jye Cornish, hooker Ethan McInnes and centre Jayden Woolley.
Warnervale had several good performers, headed by halfback Isaiah Niumata, prop Veipueki Siale and centre Tevita Aholelei.
Terrigal continues in its winning way and remains undefeated at this stage of the season.
Gosford recorded an away victory at Slade Park, defeating The Lakes 56- 17.
The win sees Gosford remain undefeated after four rounds of the competition.
They opened the scoring with a converted try to lead 7-0, maintaining this control for much of the first half, going into half-time with a 27-5 lead.
The Lakes had their chances to post points but often the stray pass cost them point scoring opportunities
Gosford maintained control of territory and possession for much of the second half and led by 37-5 at the midway point of the second half.
It was all over for The Lakes by then but they did not stop trying and were rewarded with a couple of late tries through good play.
Best players for Gosford were halfback Ben Shelley, who scored 26 points through two tries and seven goals, No.8 Logan Campbell and flanker Mitch Parker.
The Lakes were best served by hooker Siosiua Kinahoi, prop Connor Starkey and No.8 Ashton Hutchinson- Walters.
Avoca Beach scored a huge victory over Woy Woy at Woy Woy Oval, running out winner by 101-3.
The match was one-way traffic from start to finish and Woy Woy simply had no answer to the continuous onslaught.
It was a disappointing performance by the home team who were missing several players on the day
Avoca Beach went to the half-time break leading by 54-3 with the result was a foregone conclusion at that early stage.
Avoca Beach was able to mount a final tally of 15 tries, with Mitchell Briggs and Jake O’Brien posting four and three tries respectively.
Best players for Avoca Beach were five-eight Sam Evans, lock Joel Delaney, fullback Mitch Briggs and winger Jake O’Brien.
For Woy Woy, flanker Casey Woodford, lock Max Edwards and five-eight Corby Delaforce never stopped trying.
The Razorbacks had a pleasing 79-0 victory over Lake Macquarie at Boolaroo.
It was one-way traffic for the entire 80 minutes, with Lake Macquarie having no answer to the Razorbacks’ attack.
The Razorbacks scored early and regularly posted points for the remainder of the contest, going into half-time with a 36-0 lead.
They went on to score a further 43 points in the second half.
Best players for the visitors were No.8 Lachlan Peruch, winger Sean Peruch, who scored four tries, winger Jye Clack and fullback Ryan Fenning.
The best contributors for Lake Macquarie were No.8 Jonathon Coles and halfback Matias Furno.
The Premier 1 points table sees Avoca Beach on 19, Terrigal and The Razorbacks on 15, Gosford on 14, Warnervale on 9, Hornsby on 4, Woy Woy on 2 and The Lakes on 1.
There were some exciting games in Women’s 10s matches this weekend, although two of the matches were very one-sided.
A good win was recorded by The Lakes, defeating the Razorbacks in a close one, while Avoca Beach and Terrigal recorded huge wins.
In Round 6 on May 13, the match of the day will see Gosford host The Razorbacks at home at Gosford Showground.
Terrigal will travel to Slade Park to take on home side The Lakes, Warnervale will host Hornsby at Woongarrah Oval and Woy Woy will be at home to Lake Macquarie at Woy Woy Oval.
In the President’s Cup, the Bay Rugby Club meets Avoca Beach at home while Gosford/Kariong meets the Razorbacks at the Showground.
Warnervale will host Terrigal at home.
In the Women’s 10s competition, Warnervale will host Hornsby at Woongarrah Oval, The Lakes will play Terrigal at home and the Razorbacks will meet Avoca Beach at Gosford Rugby Field.
Source:
Central Coast Rugby